Israel Frees Prisoners After Chaotic Gaza Hostage Exchange
- Netanyahu government briefly delayed release of 110 detainees
- Hostages for prisoner exchange is part of Israel-Hamas truce
Arbel Yehud is handed over to Red Cross teams in Khan Yunis, Gaza, on Jan. 30.
Photographer: Hasan Eslayeh/Anadolu/Getty Images
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Israel released 110 Palestinian prisoners after a brief delay to protest the chaos surrounding the handover of hostages by Hamas.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement posted on X that following his demand, mediators delivered a commitment that a safe exit will be guaranteed for Israeli hostages in the next round of swaps.